#E5BCBD Hex Color
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#e5bcbd is a light, dusty red with very low saturation and a soft, ashy warmth. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring layouts, baby products, romance, and gentle editorial backgrounds. Its pale value can look washed out beside white, while black text reaches about 12.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #e5bcbd
What is #e5bcbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5bcbd is rgb(229, 188, 189), in HSL hsl(359, 44%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 17%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5bcbd?
The best pairings for #e5bcbd are navy, charcoal, and muted olive, because their darker values and restrained saturation give this pale red clearer definition without making the palette feel harsh. Use it as a supporting tone when the layout needs stronger contrast.
Is #e5bcbd readable on white or black?
#e5bcbd has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.